Self Awareness
True or False: Labeling your emotions is an important step in self-awareness.
True!
What is the part of the brain where your thinking happens?
The Pre-Frontal Cortex OR the Upstairs Brain
What does it mean to be empathic?
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Putting yourself in someone else's shoes.
to see something from the other person's point of view.
Using "I statements" is important when you're letting people know how you feel. Change this statement: "You’re making me angry!" into an "I statement".
I feel angry right now.
What is self-awareness?
Knowing yourself and what you thinking, feel and believe.
The ______________ is the part of the brain where your feelings happen.
Amygdala OR the Downstairs Brain
Give 2 examples of how you can show Empathy?
listening, ask questions, offering help, acknowledge how others are feeling, make a connection, make eye contact, be present
What is a strength?
A beneficial skill or ability that one already possesses.
What does self-confidence mean?
Believing in your own abilities, feeling good about yourself despite imperfections, accepting your strengths and challenges, and being able to stand up for yourself.
The Amygdala is the shape of a _______
Almond
What are some ways you can show others you are listening with attention?
Making eye contact, not interrupting the speaker, asking questions, repeating what the speaker said to show you understand.
When trying to solve a problem we follow the S.T.E.P. steps. Finish the sentence:
SAY THE PROBLEM WITHOUT _______________
BLAME
Why is important to know your challenges?
Possible answers are: to know when to ask for help, to know what you need to get better at, learn how to overcome obstacles, learn from struggles
Name 3 ways you can calm your Amygdala down
Possible answers are:
take deep breaths, count to 3, take a break, walk away, talk to someone, meditation, exercise, listen to music
What are some ways to be respectful and still disagree with someone?
Actively listen. Be assertive. Use a calm voice. Listen to what the other person has to say. Say your own perspective assertively and respectfully. Agree to disagree.
A student is having hard time learning their multiplication facts. They have to keep doing the same worksheet over and over again.
The teacher is working with the student, but the student keeps on saying: "ugh! I'm never going to get this right. I might as well just give up. This is so stupid!"
Examples are:
- wow, this is really hard for me, but I'll get it.
- It looks like multiplication is one of my tougher subjects. I'll just have slow down and take my time to learn the skills.
- I can handle this.
- Eventually I'll get it! It's just going to take a little longer.
Characteristics of self-awareness (name at least 3)
Knowing your own triggers
Knowing your interests
Knowing your goals
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses
Being able to identify your emotions
Having an accurate self-perception
True or False: You should be able to control the feelings you experience all the time. Why or why not?
False, but it is important to be AWARE of how you are feeling and have strategies ready to use when you have uncomfortable feelings
How is Empathy and Leadership connected?
* hint there are 2 major ways *
Possible answer: when you a good leader, you are LISTENING and THINKING about others. You are being a ROLE MODEL and trying to understand others around them.
What are some body clues that happen when the Amygdala get's "fired up." Explain why this happens.
- stomachache, headache, skin get's hot, hard to think, heart beats fast, heavy breathing, muscles get tight, etc.
- this happens because the amygdala sends signals to all the different parts of the body. It's all reaction NO thinking.